2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES

Welcome to the 2025 Summer Sessions at Accademia Riaci!

Accademia Riaci Summer Courses is proud to announce that applications for the 2025 Summer Session are now open. Join us for an unforgettable experience in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities, Florence. Immerse yourself in the rich Italian culture, savor delicious local cuisine, and make lifelong connections with fellow students from around the world.

Course Duration
  • 1 week
  • 2 weeks
  • 3 weeks
  • 4 weeks
  • 6 weeks
  • 8 weeks
  • 12 weeks
2025 Start Dates (check-in)
  • May 4
  • May 18
  • June 1
  • June 15
  • June 29
  • July 13
  • July 27
  • August 24
  • September 7
  • September 21

Summer Intensive Courses – Features
  • 1. VARIETY OF SUBJECTS
    Choose from 26 different subjects and even combine them to tailor your learning experience.
  • 2. INTENSIVE CLASSES
    Enjoy double the number of lessons compared to our Standard Courses.
  • 3. HOUSING INCLUDED
    Stay in fully-furnished shared apartments with twin or single room options.
  • 4. CLASSES WITH ENGLISH INTERPRETER
    Benefit from lessons taught with free English interpretation service (other languages available on request).
  • 5. GUIDED ART VISITS
    Discover the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through weekly guided art visits.
  • 6. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
    Embark on guided trips to explore the most important towns and cities in Tuscany.
  • 7. MEAL & DRINK VOUCHERS
    Receive meal and drink vouchers to spend in downtown Florence.
  • 8. WELCOME KIT
    Start your journey with an eco-friendly bag and a curated welcome kit.


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Home Cooking
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SUBJECTS (Applicants can select one subject per week)

Arts, Crafts and Italian Culture
Painting & Drawing・Art History・Shoemaking・Bag Making & Leather Arts・Jewelry Making・Ceramics・Glass Art・Restoration of Paitings・Woodworking・Furniture Restoration・Floral Design・Italian Language・Enjoy Italy
Design
Interior Design・Jewelry Design・Fashion Design・Shoe Design・Bag Design・Architectural Design・Furniture Design・Product Design・Textile Design・Graphic Design・Illustration
Culinary Arts
Italian Home Cooking・Gelato Course

FEES (in Euros/€)

1-week Intensive Course
  • €1,750 (without housing)
  • €1,900 (in twin room)
  • €2,150 (in single room)
  • May 4 – May 10, 2025
  • May 18 – May 24, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jun 7, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Jun 21, 2025
  • Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2025
  • Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2025
  • Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025
  • Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2025
  • Sep 7 – Sep 13, 2025
  • Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025
2-week Intensive Course
  • €2,620 (without housing)
  • €2,900 (in twin room)
  • €3,200 (in single room)
  • May 4 – May 17, 2025
  • May 18 – May 31, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jun 14, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Jun 28, 2025
  • Jun 29 – Jul 12, 2025
  • Jul 13 – Jul 26, 2025
  • Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2025
  • Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2025
  • Sep 7 – Sep 20, 2025
  • Sep 21 – Oct 4, 2025
3-week Intensive Course
  • €3,710 (without housing)
  • €4,050 (in twin room)
  • €4,400 (in single room)
  • May 4 – May 24, 2025
  • May 18 – Jun 7, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jun 21, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Jul 5, 2025
  • Jun 29 – Jul 19, 2025
  • Jul 13 – Aug 2, 2025
  • Aug 24 – Sep 13, 2025
  • Sep 7 – Sep 27, 2025
4-week Intensive Course
  • €4,800 (without housing)
  • €5,200 (in twin room)
  • €5,600 (in single room)
  • May 4 – May 30, 2025
  • May 18 – Jun 14, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jun 28, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Jul 12, 2025
  • Jun 29 – Jul 26, 2025
  • Jul 13 – Aug 9, 2025
  • Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2025
  • Sep 7 – Oct 4, 2025
6-week Intensive Course
  • €6,750 (without housing)
  • €7,350 (in twin room)
  • €7,950 (in single room)
  • May 4 – Jun 14, 2025
  • May 18 – Jun 28, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jul 12, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Jul 26, 2025
  • Jun 29 – Aug 9, 2025
  • Aug 24 – Oct 4, 2025
8-week Intensive Course
  • €9,000 (without housing)
  • €9,800 (in twin room)
  • €10,600 (in single room)
  • May 4 – Jun 28, 2025
  • May 18 – Jul 12, 2025
  • Jun 1 – Jul 26, 2025
  • Jun 15 – Aug 9, 2025
12-week Intensive Course
  • €12,600 (without housing)
  • €13,800 (in twin room)
  • €15,000 (in single room)
  • May 4 – Jul 26, 2025
  • May 18 – Aug 9, 2025

Summer Course fees include

  • Enrollment fee
  • Tuition
  • English interpretation services (Italian-to-English translator)
  • Orientation session
  • Eco-friendly bag and welcome kit
  • Two meal vouchers and four non-alcoholic drink vouchers per week
  • Weekly guided art tours (including museum admission tickets)
  • Biweekly cultural excursions (e.g., trips to Pisa or Siena)
  • *Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Courses have different schedules. Please inquire for further details
  • *Art History and Enjoy Italy: additional museum admission fees

NOT included

  • Course materials (covered only in Gelato and Italian Home Cooking classes)
  • Transportation costs
  • Florence Tourist Tax (€38.50) and Wi-Fi (€5 per week) for students staying in our housing

HOUSING

We offer housing options for our international students in fully furnished shared apartments located within Florence, approximately 20-30 minutes away from the school by bus or bicycle. These apartments provide shared access to a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, and linens are included, while students are encouraged to bring their own towels. The landlord/landlady may ask for a security deposit before moving into the property. Please note that air-conditioning is NOT available in our shared apartments.

You can preview some sample photos of our shared apartments by visiting this link: HOUSING.

Before applying for school housing, we kindly request that applicants carefully review the “Housing Rules and Regulations” outlined in the application form.

Please be aware that once a student arrives in Italy, there will be NO REFUNDS for any reason if they choose to cancel, change, or vacate an assigned apartment.

Accademia Riaci is pleased to facilitate the housing arrangement process, but students are welcome to make their own direct accommodation plans.



HOW TO APPLY

  • 1. Complete Application: Fill out and sign the APPLICATION FORM (download PDF).
  • 2. Submit Documents: Email the completed application along with a copy of your ID/passport to Office of Admissions.
  • 3. Admissions Review: Our team will thoroughly review your application for admission.


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     Painting and Drawing Art History Shoemaking Bag Making & Leather Arts Shoe Design Bag Design Jewelry Making Jewelry Design Graphic Design Illustration Interior Design Furniture Design Architectural Design Ceramics Glass Art Product Design Fashion Design Textile Design Woodworking Furniture Restoration Floral Design Restoration of Paintings Italian Home Cooking Gelato Course Italian Language Enjoy Italy (special course)

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